Karen Gale - Artist
7955 16th Street
Bay City, OR 97107
435-559-7570
Email: karengale.art@gmail.com
Education
Studied in Department of Art and Design at Southern Utah University 2005-2010
Master of Education, Southern Utah University, College of Education, Cedar City, Utah, 2000.
Support Area: Technology
Masters Project: “Creating a Constructivist Classroom” in collaboration with Southern Utah University & Iron County School District
BS in Elementary Education, Southern Utah University, College of Education, Cedar City, Utah, 1989 with Child Development and Language Arts Minors
Professional Profile
· Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita, Oregon as art teacher
· Created Pike Road Painters artist group in Yamhill, Oregon as art teacher
· Joined Currents Gallery in McMinnville, Oregon as an artist and art teacher
· Founded Pease House Art, Oregon City, Oregon
· Ski Instructor, Brian Head Resort
· Adjunct Professor, Southern Utah University
· Education Specialist for Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery, Southern Utah University
· Arts Fusion workshop instructor
· Sixteen years teaching elementary education for Iron County School District.
· Awarded classroom grants while teaching in the classroom
· District staff development trainer in technology, curriculum integration, and language arts.
· State staff development trainer in curriculum integration, including art, music, dance/movement, and drama
· State trained mentor with extensive experience
· Trained in Springville Museum of Art Arts for Educators program.
· Participated in Arts Networking seminars integrating arts into the elementary classroom
· Wrote and awarded classroom grants
· Team Leader in grade-level collaboration for art programs, projects, and integration
· Curriculum writer in grade-level collaboration.
· Freelance curriculum writer for Utah Education Network and NetSmartz
· Published author
Exhibitions
2016 South County Recreation Center Invitational – Manzanita, Oregon
2016 Hoffman Center for the Arts personal show “Seeing the Light” – Manzanita, Oregon
2015 Bay City Arts Center personal show “Seeing the Light” – Bay City, Oregon
2015 Word and Image Invitational – Manzanita, Oregon
2014 Remy aRt Show Invitational – McMinnville, Oregon
2013 Currents Gallery – McMinnville, Oregon
2012 Currents Gallery – McMinnville, Oregon
2010 Zion Canyon Music Festival – Springdale, Utah
2010 Southern Utah Invitational - Southern Utah University
2009 Artisans Gallery – Cedar City, Utah
2009 Southern Utah Invitational - Southern Utah University
2007Western Legends Roundup – Kanab, Utah
2007 Scheduled exhibit – Cedar City Cowboy Gathering – Cedar City, Utah
2006 Curriculum Show – Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah
2006 Annual County Art Exhibit – Parowan, Utah
2005 Annual County Art Exhibit – Parowan, Utah
Honors and Awards
Painting chosen as feature image for publicity for Nehalem-Clatsop People, 2016
Power of the Dream Award for Teaching Excellence, Iron County School District, 2002
Superintendent’s Award for Teaching Excellence, Iron Country School District, 1996
Academic/Teaching Experience
Pease House Art – Founded art business, Bay City, Oregon 2013-present
Artist/Art Instructor, Currents Gallery, McMinnville, Oregon 2011-2012
Ski Instructor, Winter Sports School, Brian Head Resort, Brian Head, Utah 2010-2011
Adjunct Professor, Art Department, Southern Utah University, 2010
Education Specialist, Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah, 2007-2010
Winslow Homer in America Exhibit 2010
Jim Jones: Recent Paintings SUMA Exhibit 2009
In Focus, Smithsonian Exhibit 2008
Making Tracks, Remington Exhibit 2007
Arts Fusion Instructor, Carrie Trenholm, Southern Utah University, 2007- present
Adjunct Professor, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah, 2005-2006
Guest lecture and substitute for EDUC 2000, ELED 3400, and ELED 3555. Co-teach EDUC 2000 and ELED 3400 Summer 2006.
Technology Academy for Classroom Instruction that Works, 2005 EDUC 5590
Integrating Technology Across the Curriculum, 2004 EDUC 5580
Classroom Teacher, Iron County School District, Cedar City, Utah, 1989-2005
Third Grade, nine years
First Grade, seven years
Grants & Contributions
Gale, Karen. “Standing Watch”. Feature image Visit Tillamook Coast March 5, 2016
Gale, Karen. “Elementary Students Submerged in Landscapes”. The Gallery Insider Fall 2009:3
Gale, Karen. “Secondary Students Create Art Exhibitions at SUU”. The Gallery Insider Fall 2009:3
Gale, Karen. “Evening for Educators”. The Gallery Insider Fall 2009:4
Gale, Karen. “Gallery Teaching”. The Gallery Insider Fall 2008:4.
Gale, Karen. “Evening for Educators”. The Gallery Insider Fall 2008:4.
Gale, Karen. “65 Local Classes Experience Gallery Education”. The Gallery Insider Fall/Winter 2007: 4.
Gale, Karen. “Care and Share Kids Club”. Connect Jan./Feb. 2004: 7-8.
Technology Initiative Grant for classroom project, $7,500, 2000.
Classroom Reading Grant, $100, 1998.
Community Service
· Group Leader, LDS Family Services Addiction Recovery Program, 2013-Present
· M-Seed Thrift Store volunteer for addiction recovery, 2012-2013
· Executive Committee, Artisans Gallery, 2009-2010
Assisted in development, implementation, decision-making and administration of a cooperative art gallery for Cedar City. The goal of the gallery is to provide a venue for local artists to display and sell their artwork.
· Board Member, Canyon Country Western Arts Festival, 2001-2002, 2004-Present
Developed and coordinated “Timeline of the American West” working displays in order to spotlight the culture of our community. Collaborated with community, Southern Utah University, and artisans.
· Creator, Director, Advisor, Care and Share Kids Club 1998-2005
Due to enthusiasm of students, created an after-school club in which students could use creative talents, especially art, to serve clientele of Cedar City Care and Share.
· Co-Chair, Mesa Hills Youth Martin’s Cove Trek, 2004
Assisted in coordinating with several entities for travel, housing, food, etc.
Organized meaningful and educational activities.
Supervised all activities and culminating experiences.
· Choir member in several venues, 1997-2005
· Merit Badge Counselor, Boy Scouts of America, 1999-Present
· Board Member, Cedar National League Baseball, 1998-2004
· Director, Iron County Sesquicentennial Wagon Train, 2001
Created, organized, and oversaw the five-day wagon train starting in Kanosh, Utah and coming into Cedar City, Utah.
· Numerous church leadership and drama/motivational speaking opportunities.